Ammonium Acetate, Multiple Grades
Technical Data Sheet
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NH4OCCH3
Product
Identification
Specifications
Physical
Properties
Packaging
Applications
Synonyms
Acetic Acid, Ammonium Salt
CAS No.
631-61-8
EINECS/ELINCS
211-162-9
Molecular Formula
C2H7NO2
Molecular Weight
77.08
Description
Ammonium Acetate is manufactured to three grade
specifications: ACS, purified, and technical.
Assay
Insoluble Matter
Residue After Ignition
pH of a 5% solution @25°C
Chloride
Sulfate
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
Iron
Nitrate
Crystal-ACS
97.0 % min
0.005 % max
0.01 % max
6.7-7.3
5 ppm max
0.001 % max
5 ppm max
5 ppm max
0.001% max
Crystal-Purified
97.0 % min
0.01 % max
0.05 % max
6-7 – 7.5
0.005 % max
0.005 % max
0.005 % max
0.005 % max
0.005% max
Crystal
White deliquescent
Appearance
crystal
Melting Point
114°C
Boiling Point
Decomposes
Specific gravity (Relative to Water) 1.17@20°C
Solubility in water
148 g/100 ml @ 4°C
Solution-Technical
65±2 %
0.01 % max
0.1 % max
6.9-7.1
----------------0.005% max
0.005% max
0.005 % max
Liquid
Colorless liquid
--------------232.0°F (111.1°C)
1.1@68°F
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Crystal ACS and purified grades are available as 110 pound poly-lined fiber drums.
The technical-solution is available in 55 gallon steel drums.
Pharmaceutical Applications: Ammonium Acetate is used as a basic starting raw material and
reactant in agricultural pesticides, herbicides, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS),
and other specific pharmaceuticals where a two-carbon group for synthesis is desired.
Specialty Fine/Chemical Applications: Ammonium Acetate is used as an acidifier in textile
dyes and hair dyes. The material is also used as a buffer in topical personal care and cosmetic
products such as shampoos, conditioners, skin lotions, etc.
For toxicity or regulatory information please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.
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